The Canon RM-64 network video Recording Software supports the full range
of Canon's network video cameras, allowing access and control of PTZ
cameras through a full range of motion, modes and two-way audio
capabilities. Enhanced and expanded security monitoring capabilities are
at your fingertips with the RM-64 Recording Software's ability to manage
multiple cameras in various locations simultaneously from a single
monitoring center or security station. With the RM Viewer, a single
screen will display the output of all the cameras under control. The
RM-64 Recorder allows the user to record and access stored video taken
from up to 64 security cameras on your network. Since you store, manage
and access the video by computer, archiving and playback is dramatically
simplified over tape-based recordings. Among the developments found in
this latest version of Canon's recording software are improved interface
for PTZ control, multiple monitor support, dynamic layouts, easy camera
search and multiple viewer client support. You can build a robust,
comprehensive system for security monitoring, recording and reviewing
with the combination of the RM Recording Software and the full range of
Canon network video cameras.

Features

Customizable Viewing Area

Layout Rotation

PTZ Camera Control

Viewer PTZ

Multiple Recording Modes

Motion Detection

Customized Recording Options

Video / Audio Retrieval and Playback

User Control Access

Customizable Viewing Area

A customizable Viewing Area allows the user the
flexibility to display all that needs to be seen. View
video from any of the cameras on the network. All
registered cameras on your network are grouped into
location and zone. Thumbnails of the video stream are
displayed at the top of the screen, based on the
location and zone selected. These images can be dragged
and dropped onto the viewing area, and changed to any
size.

Variable Display Size
When using the SXGA monitor, a maximum of 32 screens of
live and recorded images can be displayed or played back
simultaneously.

Full Screen Function
The Full Screen Function allows the user to enlarge the
viewer layout to full screen. In addition, the timeline
and camera selector areas can be hidden when the maximum
viewing area is necessary.

View Live and Recorded Video
Review pre-recorded video while simultaneously
maintaining surveillance of live cameras. Video can be
seen from a single location at different times, or
playback can be synchronized with other cameras.

Pop Up Function
Automatically displays video on the camera when motion
detection or a sensory event occurs. This prevents
important scenes from being overlooked.

Status Bar
A status bar at the bottom of the screen displays total
frame rate, CPU, the number of video windows in the
layout, and the current display event.

Multiple Client Support
The RM software will support up to 6 simultaneous RM
Viewer clients connected to a central storage server.

Layout Rotation

The RM software allows users to setup
different layouts of cameras, with a tab layout
feature for easier switching between camera
layouts. You may also use the auto switch
feature to display those layouts at set
intervals. This is a useful function for
efficiently checking videos on multiple cameras.

An enhancement with the RM software is the
addition of Dynamic Layouts. In this setting,
layouts may be set to automatically display only
those cameras that meet preset criteria, such as
Video Analytics events, including status change,
external trigger sensor reaction and so on.

Layouts can also be shared with different
users.

PTZ
Camera Control

The RM software allows a new level of
control over each of the cameras on a
network. Easily control the camera
directly from the live video window.

Control the zoom via a mouse scroll
wheel or zoom overlay and you can center
the camera's view simply by clicking on
the area of the live camera view you
choose. Easily make finely tuned
adjustments to the focus method and the
pan/tilt/zoom speed with the convenient
camera control panel located next to
each camera window. In addition, the
control panel can be used to set cameras
to react quickly to difficult, low-light
conditions by activating Night Mode.
Settings for exposure, white balance,
and smart shade control can also be
adjusted to optimize the video capturing
environment.

Viewer PTZ

The RM software digitally
zooming into live and reordered
video of up to 5 cameras
simultaneously. This gives the
user the flexibility of zooming
into areas of interest without
having to move the camera?s
position. Using the high
resolution of canon network
cameras, Viewer PTZ will
digitally zoom into like or
recorded video revealing details
that may have been originally
missed.

Multiple Recording Modes

A variety of recording modes
match any requirement to ensure
cameras are recording when they
are needed. Cameras can be set
to record continuously or
special schedules can be set up
for holidays and out of the
ordinary events that have
different requirements. In
addition to the basic modes
(Continuous and Scheduled), the
RM software supports the video
analytics of the Canon 1.3 MP
network cameras in the following
modes:

Motion Detection

Camera Tampering
Detection

Removed Object Detection

Abandoned Object
Detection

Volume Level Detection

Cameras can also be set to
record by sensor event or motion
detection for scheduled periods.

With the RM recording
software, you can record based
on a customized trigger from
third party software on an
external device. The remote
trigger transmits a command to
the storage server specifying
nine parameters for:

Camera

Recording Time (seconds)

Frame Rate

Image Size

PTZ Camera Angle

Backlight Compensation

Night Mode

Event Priority

Event Name

No matter what the unique
demands of your calendar, the RM
software can handle it.

Motion
Detection

For any Canon network camera without
built-in motion detection, the RM
software allows users to select the area
within the recorded video where motion
is to be detected. The Motion Detection
Settings also allow the user to adjust
the frame rate of the video collection
from a lower setting for continuous
recording to a higher, more fluid
setting for motion-triggered recording.
Other devices providing light or sound
at the surveillance site may also be
triggered by the motion detected on a
monitored camera. The software can also
use in-camera/server-side motion
detection as well.

The RM software allows for a variety of
recording options. Cameras can be set to record
continuously, on motion detection, or even on a
sensory event. Video can be recorded in either
M-JPEG or MPEG-4 or H.264 formats, at a frame
rate as high as 30 frames per second. Recording
in M-JPEG format ensures every frame is a
complete picture, free of any image degradation.
Recording in MPEG-4 and H.264 format saves disk
space by decreasing the size of the video files
stored. The camera can also be set to record
while a preset tour is running and even change
settings for exposure based on the camera site.

Depending on the camera servers installed,
the resolution of video being recorded can be
set to 1280 x 960, 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120
pixels.

Timeline
Timeline usability makes it simple to
quickly and accurately review stored
footage at a glance. Users can easily
scroll through the timeline to find and
select events for viewing. Simultaneous
viewing of both live and recorded video
allows the user to review recorded video
while maintaining live surveillance. It
is also possible to play back multiple
videos from multiple cameras at the same
time. This is particularly useful when
you need to detect differences from
varying time periods, and when
confirming multiple video sources.

Event Search
Specific events such as motion detection
can be searched for and played back.
Other search variables include camera
location, priority, description, date,
and time of event.

Jump to Time
Recorded video can be quickly played
back by specifying the time and date the
video was captured.

Live Events Log
The Live Events Log can quickly be
accessed to look through a list of
recorded events, catalogued in the Live
Events window.

Extract Video
Saves recorded video quickly to a file.
Specify the time slot of the recorded
video and save up to 1 hour of recorded
video in QuickTime format. Date and time
stamps are included in the video. You
may also extract video by highlighting
an area on the video timeline.

Snapshots
Snapshots of the images displayed in the
video window can be taken. Date and time
stamps are put in the images.

With all of these options, the RM
software is a powerful way to find the
video you need when time is of the
essence.

Audio options
The RM software allows the user to send
and receive live audio to and from the
camera site. While using the RM Viewer,
a user can listen in on the camera site,
make announcements to that location, or
do both at the same time.

In addition, recorded audio files can
be played at the camera site manually or
by a triggered sensory event such as
motion detection.

Audio recording from the camera site
can also be done, and the audio recorded
will be embedded in the recorded video.

User Control Access

Administrators can create
custom user groups and assign
permissions for the members of
that group. Designated members
may access the Viewer to perform
camera server setup, set
recording schedules, and viewer
setup. User names and passwords
ensure controlled access to your
network system. The
administrator can also limit
access to certain storage
servers and layout views. With
the RM software, all is under
your control.